Chess board · World Chess
The World Chess championship board in rosewood and maple: 50 × 50 cm, 5 cm squares, inlaid hexagon on both sides. Designed by Pentagram. Not shipped to the US. Pieces not included.
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The board of the World Championship cycle, in rosewood. Rosewood dark squares, maple light ones, 5 cm each; 50 cm across; the World Chess hexagon inlaid on both faces. Rosewood is the deepest red of our boards; against it the natural boxwood of the official pieces reads like ivory. Designed by Pentagram for World Chess.
Because of how rosewood is regulated, this board cannot be shipped to the United States; US customers should look at the Walnut Board or the Wenge Board. This is the board from the Championship Set, Rosewood Edition, sold on its own.
| Woods | Rosewood dark squares and frame, maple light squares; natural wood underside |
| Size | 50 × 50 cm, 5 × 5 cm squares, tournament standard |
| Weight | About 3.3 kg |
| Mark | World Chess hexagon inlaid on both sides |
| Fits | Pieces with a 9.5 cm (3.75 in) king |
| Shipping | Not available to the United States |
| Pieces | Not included |
Dispatched within two business days; international delivery usually takes up to 10 business days, with a tracking link after dispatch. Customs duties, where they apply, are paid by the recipient. Returns within 14 days of delivery, unused and in original packaging; EU customers can ask for a prepaid return label, its cost deducted from the refund.
A wooden board and boxwood pieces will outlast you if you keep two things away from them: water and extremes. Everything below follows from that.
Keep it dry. Water lifts veneer and swells solid wood; a spilled glass should be wiped at once. Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, air conditioners and fans: heat and dry air make wood shrink, humidity makes it swell, and a board that lives next to a heater will eventually gap at the joints.
Dust it with a dry, soft cloth. Smudges and fingerprints come off with a cloth that is barely damp. If the surface feels sticky, wipe it dry. Once a month or so, a little beeswax or a furniture polish such as 3M keeps the lacquered boards looking new; our boards have a melamine lacquer that takes polish well.
Boxwood wants the same thing as the board: no damp, no heat. Store the set in its box or pouch, not on a windowsill. Do not use polish on the pieces; a dry cloth is all they need. A piece that has taken a knock can be re-felted; write to us.
Close them with the pieces inside their compartment, not loose on the board. Magnets do not mind temperature, but the felt does mind damp, so dry a travel set that has been in the rain before it goes back in the bag.
If something has gone wrong with a set, see the warranty or write to shop@worldchess.com.
Orders over $300 ship free to the US, UK and EU. Return any order within 14 days of delivery.
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Rosewood board
Beautiful board. Shipped fast. Came in good condition.
Nathanael Christensen·Verified buyer
Thank you for choosing World Chess! The Rosewood Chess Board is a wonderful choice for players who appreciate natural wood grain, rich warm tones, and timeless design. Its elegant contrast and refined finish make it a beautiful addition to any chess collection, whether for regular games or display. We hope it brings you many enjoyable games for years to come!